Serie A Gameweek 30
Flamengo 1 - 0 FT Fluminense
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Futmetrix Verdict
97
Bournemouth
vs
AC Milan
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
High-stakes European clash at Vitality Stadium.
Futmetrix Verdict
85
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
85
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
83
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Beşiktaş
vs
Crystal Palace
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
41
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
Vlahović powers a high-stakes European test
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' Erick Pulgar
Luciano Acosta 39'
HT
49' Saúl Ñíguez
Agustín Canobbio 57'
↓ Luciano Acosta ↑Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima 60'
↓ Yeferson Soteldo ↑Kevin Serna 60'
64' ↓ Pedro ↑Bruno Henrique
64' ↓ Saúl Ñíguez ↑Joaquín Freitas
65' Jorge Carrascal (Lucas Paquetá)
↓ Rodrigo Castillo ↑Hulk 69'
↓ Agustín Canobbio ↑Jefferson David Savarino Quintero 69'
↓ Matheus Martinelli Lima ↑Wesley Natã de Freitas Prado 78'
79' ↓ Samuel Lino ↑Nicolas De la Cruz
79' ↓ Lucas Paquetá ↑Gonzalo Plata
Guilherme Arana 87'
90' ↓ Jorge Carrascal ↑Danilo Luiz da Silva
90'+5 Joaquín Freitas
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Flamengo
Goalkeepers
Agustín Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guillermo Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Ortiz
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Léo Pereira
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alex Sandro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Erick Pulgar
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Saúl
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jorge Carrascal
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lucas Paquetá
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Samuel Lino
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Andrew
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dyogo Alves
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emerson Royal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Góes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás de la Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Plata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Ignacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Millán
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Guilherme Arana
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Nonato
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
62
Passes
17
Duels
Martinelli
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
60
Passes
5
Duels
Agustín Canobbio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Luciano Acosta
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Rodrigo Castillo
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Vitor Eudes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Thiago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Freytes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jefferson Savarino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Serna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hulk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Nata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | Fluminense | 1 - 2 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 03/08/2026 | Fluminense | 0 - 0 (PEN 4-5) | Flamengo | Carioca - 1 | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 01/25/2026 | Fluminense | 2 - 1 | Flamengo | Carioca - 1 | |
| 11/20/2025 | Fluminense | 2 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 07/20/2025 | Flamengo | 1 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 03/16/2025 | Flamengo | 0 - 0 | Fluminense | Carioca - 1 | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 03/13/2025 | Fluminense | 1 - 2 | Flamengo | Carioca - 1 | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 02/08/2025 | Fluminense | 0 - 0 | Flamengo | Carioca - 1 | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 10/17/2024 | Flamengo | 0 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 06/23/2024 | Fluminense | 0 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
04/12/2026
03/08/2026
01/25/2026
11/20/2025
07/20/2025
03/16/2025
03/13/2025
02/08/2025
10/17/2024
06/23/2024
Flamengo Win
Fluminense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +33
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +14
P: 30 GD: +11
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 30 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 30 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -10
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Flamengo
Fluminense
Flamengo
Fluminense
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Flamengo Claim Fla-Flu Glory to Tighten Title Grip
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Our verdict: Flamengo passed their ultimate acid test, taking a giant step toward the title in a fiercely contested Maracanã classic that lived up to the billing.
Fierce Early Exchanges
The Estádio do Maracanã buzzed with nervous energy as this monumental clash kicked off. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a frantic first half where tactical caution was thrown to the wind by both managers. Fluminense looked to impose their will on proceedings, enjoying controlled possession at 57%, but they repeatedly found themselves vulnerable to rapid transitions. A barrage of 28 combined shots turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery for the packed stands to witness. The visitors probed with slick passing triangles in the middle third, yet Flamengo matched their ambition blow for blow, firing relentless efforts toward the target. The atmosphere was electric, matching the fierce tradition of the Fla-Flu rivalry, as both sides sought the crucial opening blow in a breathless opening chapter.
Carrascal Breaks the Deadlock
The Balance of this incredibly tight affair finally tipped decisively in the 65th minute. Despite veteran goalkeeper Fábio delivering a heroic performance with five crucial saves to keep the away side in the contest, the immense attacking pressure eventually told. Lucas Paquetá found a pocket of space just outside the box and unlocked the resilient defensive line with a masterful assist. His vision perfectly picked out the surging run of Jorge Carrascal, who made absolutely no mistake, firing the ball emphatically into the net to spark wild celebrations across the stadium. It was the pivotal intervention this cagey match desperately needed, completely shifting the tactical dynamic. The visiting side threw bodies forward in a desperate response, but the defensive block held firm against the mounting waves of late pressure.
Title Race Ramifications
When the referee's final whistle blew, the overwhelming sense of relief in the stands was palpable. The Stakes for this monumental fixture were astronomical, operating as a true six-pointer at the absolute summit of the Serie A table. By securing this vital 1-0 victory, the home side extended their season tally to 61 points, opening a commanding 10-point gap over their bitter local rivals. There was zero Upset Factor on display here; the league leaders simply executed their ruthless game plan flawlessly when it mattered most. For the defeated visitors, this narrow result serves as a massive, perhaps fatal blow to their championship aspirations, leaving them with a tremendously steep mountain to climb in the final nine games of this thrilling campaign.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Flamengo's season?
This vital victory extends their lead at the top of the table to 10 points over Fluminense, giving them massive breathing room in the title race.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Yes, the frantic tempo resulted in an incredible 28 total shots and brilliant goalkeeping displays, keeping the match highly entertaining throughout.
What is the Fla-Flu?
The Fla-Flu is the rivalry between Flamengo and Fluminense, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Ambitions Collide in the Fla-Flu Derby
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Local pride and serious championship implications merge as league leaders Flamengo look to extend their dominant domestic streak against high-flying Fluminense.
The Setup
The Estádio do Maracanã provides the ultimate stage for a match dripping with Stakes. This is not just another weekend in the Serie A calendar; this is a grueling test of championship mettle. Flamengo currently sit comfortably at the summit with 60 points, driven by an intimidating Form rating that reflects an unstoppable five-match winning streak. Their attacking fluidity has simply overwhelmed recent opponents. Meanwhile, Fluminense, clinging firmly to fourth place, arrive with enough tactical Balance to spoil the party and assert their own credentials. With 12 points separating the fierce cross-town rivals, a home victory could definitively shatter Fluminense's lingering title dreams. Conversely, an away upset blows the league wide open and secures ultimate bragging rights for the visitors.
Key Battle
The Stars metric is completely off the charts for this historic fixture. Samuel Lino has been terrorizing opposing defenses from the flank all season, finding crucial pockets of space with lethal precision. His ability to isolate defenders will be critical. He steps into a fascinating, albeit indirect, confrontation with the sheer physical presence and veteran guile of Hulk. The away side relies heavily on their powerhouse forward, whose unique ability to create something out of absolutely nothing keeps them constantly dangerous in transition. Whichever superstar successfully dictates the attacking tempo in the final third will likely tip the scales in this tense encounter.
The Expectation
Expect a fierce, highly tactical chess match that takes time to properly break open. Flamengo's current momentum feels like a runaway train, but derby days at this iconic venue rarely follow the expected script cleanly. Fluminense will look to frustrate the hosts early and counter quickly. However, the home side's superior attacking depth and sheer relentless pressure will ultimately wear down the resilient visiting defense. We anticipate a thrilling second-half surge resulting in a narrow 2-1 victory, further tightening their iron grip on the top spot.